xi + 108 indexed pages. Life can be very stressful for children who have trouble coordinating their body movements. Everyday activities, such as catching a ball or riding a bike, become mammoth challenges, and the difficulty of trying to keep up with peers can result in loss of self-esteem. Body movement includes gross motor skills such as running or catching a ball, as well as fine motor skills such as writing, holding pens and pencils and using scissors. Many children with poor coordination also have difficulties in concentration. For these children, pressure in the playground is often combined with problems in the classroom. Skipping not Tripping is an essential guide for all parents of primary school children who seem clumsy and uncoordinated. lt explains: the stages of development of body skills; what factors influence coordination; how children with these difficulties may appear — caught in a muddle, daydreamy, fidgety or impulsive; and it pays special attention to their vulnerability and how best to encourage them in their pursuit of a normal and happy life. l /lost importantly, this book provides parents with loads of activities which they can do with their child at home. These games have been specially selected and designed to help specific areas of a child’s motor development. For a child, the parent can be the greatest teacher especially when learning is fun! Skipping not Tripping will help your child gain competence and confidence in performing motor skills. Neralie Cocks is an Occupational Therapist with the Child Development Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children in Sydney. She has extensive experience in working with children with motor difficulties, and is highly qualified in her field.